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REMYA ANN JOSE

Strategic HR Leader and Talent Management Expert
Kochi

Summary

Dynamic HR leader with 14+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Organization Development, Performance Management, and HR Strategy across diverse industries including Consumer Electronics and Energy. Proven expertise in building high-performance cultures, driving succession planning, embedding DEI practices, and leveraging data-driven talent analytics. Recognized for shaping HR frameworks that enhance employee experience, strengthen employer branding, and align people strategies with business goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Head – Talent Management

V-Guard Industries Ltd.
01.2021 - Current

Spearheading talent strategy for one of India’s Best Employers (Ambition Box 2025) with a business-first, people-centric HR approach.
• Leading Project Tatva to frame MVVP and Culture Code, embedding organizational culture into HR processes, fostering a purpose-driven, high-performance culture.
• Part of HR transformation Core team looking into complete overhaul of HR processes and HRMS platform (DarwinBox)

· Stabilized performance systems by cascading organizational goals to individual levels, aligning business objectives with personal aspirations.
• Designed ADCs for potential assessments, critical role and succession planning frameworks to mitigate talent risks in critical roles.
• Established data-backed talent analytics frameworks, enabling proactive workforce insights, improving engagement, and reducing costs.
• Overhauled HR policies to create progressive, business-aligned frameworks enhancing employee experience and employer branding.
• Stabilised HRBP framework in V-Guard and Championed People & Culture pillar of ESG, advancing DEI strategies to attract and retain diverse talent.
• Introduced employee connect initiatives including Prana Wellness Program, Odyssey HR Conclave, Toastmasters, Leadership Talk Series, and Cultural Events, driving workplace engagement.
• Streamlined compensation and rewards practices, ensuring fairness, retention, and cost optimization through benchmarking and future-fit pay structures.

Deputy Manager (HR)

Coal India Ltd.
06.2015 - 12.2020

•Change Management of CIL into futuristic HR processes and digital platforms embracing BSC philosophy and potential assessment for Performance Appraisal and growth.

· Centrally managed policy making and execution of performance appraisal, promotions, succession planning and performance linked rewards for 17,000+ executives across 8 subsidiaries, including senior leadership.
• Contributed to strategic workforce planning while serving as Nodal Officer for central service-related data repository, leveraging HR analytics.

· Partnered with PESB for board-level selections, ensuring compliance and smooth succession planning.

· Worked closely with internal stakeholders (45 directors of 8 subsidiaries and holding company) as well as external stakeholders including Judiciary, and important govt bodies like NHRC, NCSC/ST, NCW, Parliamentary Standing Committee, NIC etc.

· Led implementation of ISO (14001/50001) standards and digital transformation through E-Office adoption.

Assistant Manager (HR)

Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (Subsidiary of CIL)
07.2011 - 07.2015

• Managed employee welfare functions including pensions, provident fund, and grievance redressal for 70,000+ employees and 85,000+ retirees and Liaised with CMPFO and MoC for compliance and streamlined benefits disbursal.
• Maintained workforce data repository and supported policy formulation with analytics-driven insights.

• Served as Executive Assistant to Director (Personnel) and member of the CSR Pre-Board Committee.
• Supported CSR strategy and employee welfare activities including pensions and provident fund administration.

Part-Time HR Consultant

Software Associates
10.2010 - 04.2011
  • Drove change management initiatives for hospitals adopting new HIS systems.
  • Conducted competency mapping, process optimization, and employee interviews to reduce resistance and improve adoption.
  • Delivered strategic recommendations to hospital management for improved HR utilization.

Education

Executive Development Programme - Talent Management

XLRI Jamshedpur

General Management Programme -

IIM Lucknow

MBTI & Strong Interest Inventory Certified

ODCP
TISS Mumbai

MBA -

National Institute of Technology Calicut
01.2011

B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
01.2009

Skills

    Organization Development & Culture Building

    Leadership Development & Capability Building

    Potential Development & Succession Planning

    Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

    HR Policy & Governance

    Performance & Rewards Management

    Talent Analytics & HRIS Systems

    Employee Engagement & Experience

    ESG & DEI Initiatives

Highlights

Key contributor to V-Guard’s recognition as India’s Best Employer (Mid-size Consumer Electronics, Ambition Box 2025)., Successfully managed HR operations for 17,000+ executives at CIL, impacting large-scale performance and rewards., Championed progressive HR policies and ESG initiatives driving inclusivity and sustainable HR practices.

Timeline

Head – Talent Management

V-Guard Industries Ltd.
01.2021 - Current

Deputy Manager (HR)

Coal India Ltd.
06.2015 - 12.2020

Assistant Manager (HR)

Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (Subsidiary of CIL)
07.2011 - 07.2015

Part-Time HR Consultant

Software Associates
10.2010 - 04.2011

Executive Development Programme - Talent Management

XLRI Jamshedpur

General Management Programme -

IIM Lucknow

MBTI & Strong Interest Inventory Certified

ODCP

MBA -

National Institute of Technology Calicut

B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
REMYA ANN JOSEStrategic HR Leader and Talent Management Expert